Caress Kids Cardigan Knitted Pattern

Caress Kids Cardigan – Gender Neutral & Versatile Comfort

The Caress Kids Cardigan is a lovely gender-neutral model with a wide range of sizes.
Knitted from the top down with raglan increases, it’s simple yet versatile — featuring two collar options: a classic V-neck or a cozy shawl collar knitted with short rows.
Sleeves can be worked flat or in the round, and stitch-counting charts are included for each size to guide you with ease.
A bonus video tutorial is provided for the shawl collar short rows.

🧶 Yarn: Aran weight
🔗 Construction: Knitted flat, top down with raglan increases (sleeves flat or in the round)
📏 Sizing:
• 0–3 months
• 3–6 months
• 6–12 months
• 12–24 months
• 2 years
• 3–4 years
• 5–6 years
• 7–8 years
• 9–10 years
• 11–12 years
• 13–14 years

⚖️ Tension: 17 sts x 24 rows = 10cm / 4” in stockinette with 5mm (US 8) needles
🧵 Yardage: approx. 220–970m depending on size and collar version
🪡 Needles: 5mm (US 8) circular or straight needles, 4mm (US 6) circular or straight needles
✂️ Materials: Stitch holders or scrap yarn, tapestry needle, stitch markers, scissors, measuring tape, buttons
✨ Techniques: Knit, purl, simple increases/decreases, picking up stitches, bind off in pattern, short rows (shawl collar option; video tutorial included)
📂 Files: 2 downloads included — Baby sizes (0–24m) + Kids sizes (2–14y)
✍️ Languages: English, Portuguese, Spanish

Once complete, you’ll have a timeless cardigan that works for boys and girls alike — adaptable to any style, with both V-neck and shawl collar options.

📥 This is a digital PDF file – no physical item will be shipped.